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Northern Rivers · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1951

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Church Concert at Casino

Northern Star · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 4

CASINO, Wednesday.—The Combined Churches Sunday School Transport Committee is having trouble in raising…

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Grafton Band Contest

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 10

Tenterfield Pipe Band won the band contest from Lismore and Grafton bands at Grafton Highland gathering last Monday…

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Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball at Brunswick Hds

Northern Star · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 2

A large crowd attended the juvenile fancy dress ball organised by the Brunswick Heads Catholic Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Ball Nights Clash; Both Successful

Northern Star · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 2

A clash between two major balls occurred in Lismore last night, probably for the first time. In spite of the clash, both functions were very well…

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Pipe Band Wins at Grafton

Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 3

At a recent contest in Grafton, Lismore City Pipe Band and members gained a number of prizes…

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Mock Deb. Ball at Coraki

Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 2

The presentaion of mock debutantes at the annual Parents and Citizens' Association ball at Coraki was an…

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Seven Debs. At Rosebank Church Ball

Northern Star · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 2

The Church of England debutantes' ball at Rosebank attracted a crowd of over 200 when seven debutantes were…

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Lodge Ball at Corndale

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 3

A large crowd from all parts of the district attended the annual Corndale Oddfellows' Ball. The hall was decorated…

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Fair Crowd At Football Dance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 5

Although the crowd at the football dance last Thursday night was not as large as expected, the night still proved to be a successful one…

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Final Stages Of Convent Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 4

Ladies of the Convent Ball committee are busy preparing the final stages for the great event, which occurs on Thursday. Mrs. McBeth…

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120 Juveniles At Ballina Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 3

BALLINA, Monday. — There was an attendance of over 500 at the jubilee fancy dress juvenile ball in the Masonic Hall,…

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URBENVILLE Auxiliary Complete "Queen" Ball Details

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary was held at Urbenville on Saturday, when there was a good attendance of…

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Annual Dunoon R.s.l. Ball

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 6

Dunoon Hall was gaily decorated with red, white and blue streamers for the annual R.S.L. ball…

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Local Girls Lead Competition In Basket Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 5

Kyogle Town basket ball team defeated the previously unbeaten Alpha team from Lismore on Saturday afternoon. They played at Casino…

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Jubilee Ball at Goolmangar

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 8

At a meeting of Goolmangar P. and C. arrangements were made for the Jubilee old time ball. Officials appointed were:…

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£30 Raised by Byron Bay Ball

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 7

The Monthly meeting of the Byron Bay branch of the C.W.A. was held in the Rest Room, Mrs. Easter (president)…

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Urbenville C.w.a. Ball, August 17

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Urbenville C.W.A. branch was held with Mrs. C. E. Hoffman presiding…

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Discussion on Band Purchase of Property

Northern Star · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 6

Representatives of Lismore Citizens' Boys' Band committee will attend the next meeting of Lismore City Council's Finance…

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McLEAN'S Ridges Ball Popular

Northern Star · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 8

A very large crowd attended the McLean's Ridges ball, visitors being present, from Ballina, Lismore, Wollongbar, Eltham,…

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McKEE'S WILL P. & C. BALL

Northern Star · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 2

Bowls of poinsettia and lilies and baskets suspended from the ceiling formed the stage setting for the P. and C. Ball, held in…

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